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K. Michelle Checks Interviewer Who Dismissed Her Country Background In Viral Exchange

By: London JennnCategory: News

K. Michelle shut down a dismissive question about her country music background during an interview at CMA Fest 2025 after the interviewer implied she was new to the genre.

The tense moment came during a sit-down with American Songwriter when the host asked her to introduce herself, saying, “You didn’t grow up here in country music.”

The comment didn’t sit well with Michelle, who quickly corrected the record.

“You do this all the time,” she fired back. “I did grow up in country music. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee. I got a scholarship for yodeling — that’s how I paid for college.”

Michelle, who has long been vocal about the barriers she has faced in the country music industry, didn’t hold back.

“I was told I couldn’t sing country music because I was Black,” she added. “But it was something I had always been doing, and I will continue to do. I didn’t fly here — I grew here.”

When the interviewer tried to soften the exchange by pointing out, “We just haven’t heard you on contemporary country radio,” Michelle doubled down.

“Well, you don’t hear a lot of women on contemporary radio period right now, okay,” she replied. “And you really don’t hear a Black one. But you will.”

The exchange quickly went viral online, with social media users rallying behind Michelle and criticizing the interviewer’s lack of preparation.

“CLEARED HER!” one user wrote in a reposted clip.

Another added, “& the person interviewing K would know that IF SHE DID ACTUAL RESEARCH ON K MICHELLE. how are you a journalist and you don’t know anything about the artist you’re interviewing?! even i knew about Kimbers yodeling vocal history.”

Some drew comparisons to Beyoncé, who has also faced criticism while stepping into country music.

“lol K Michelle said all the stuff Beyonce can’t say,” one user commented.

Another wrote, “She didn’t do her research AT ALL. K. Michelle has been trying to get recognized in country music since the beginning of time. Since Beyoncé made her album, they finally started giving black country singers [a little] credit.”

Jeezy Says He’d “Absolutely” Spin the Block For Nia Long Post-Divorce

By: London JennnCategory: News

Jeezy made it clear he’s not playing games when it comes to Nia Long, confirming during a June 2025 appearance on The Breakfast Club that he’s ready to pursue the actress now that his divorce is finalized.

The rapper didn’t dodge the rumors about his chemistry with Long during their viral 2023 sit-down.

When asked if he was “trying to holla” at her, he laughed and said, “They wasn’t lying.”

He admitted he was interested but held back out of respect for his then-pending split from Jeannie Mai. “I had to be respectful,” he said.

Now that both are reportedly single, Jeezy isn’t hiding his intentions.

“It was hard. It was tough staying focused,” Jeezy said of their interview before inviting Nia Long to his Thug Motivation 101 20th Anniversary Orchestra Tour.

“I’mma hit the park button,” he said, confirming he would “absolutely” spin the block for Long. “I’m not gone’ play about that.”

The rapper also made it clear he’s not the type to cheat, emphasizing that he waited until his divorce was finalized before making any moves.

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Elsewhere during the interview, Jeezy confirmed that he has finally found “peace” with his ex-wife Jeannie Mai after their tumultuous divorce and custody battle, stating they are now in a much better place and focused on co-parenting with respect and maturity.

He reflected on the difficult period during the divorce, saying, “I just want peace, I just want joy and I just want freedom. I love my freedom.”

Jeezy is about to hit the road for the TM101 20th Anniversary Orchestra Tour, where he’s performing hits from his debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, alongside the Color of Noize Orchestra.

The tour marks 20 years since the album’s release and continues through summer 2025.

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Drake & Kai Cenat Announce $300K Challenge Livestream Giveaway

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake and Kai Cenat are teaming up for their first-ever livestream to reveal the 20 winners of the “Somebody Loves Me” video challenge—a fan-powered contest giving $15,000 to each selected creator to bring their visual concept to life.

The livestream, scheduled for Wednesday (June 12) at 8 p.m. EST, will feature the Hip-Hop heavyweight and the streaming sensation reviewing submissions. Drake and Cenat will also react to standout entries and a few that didn’t quite hit the mark.

Cenat teased the announcement Tuesday night (June 11) on Instagram Stories.

“We were blown away by the creativity and thought poured into each submission,” Cenat said. “We were suppose to go live today but needed a little extra time to review them. Tomorrow DRAKE & I gonna go through some of the submission with you guys, share some of my favorites and some of the not so good ones and let ya’ll know which 20 ppl [are] getting money to bring their treatments to life!”

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The challenge invited creators to submit a 30-second to one-minute video treatment for any part of the track “Somebody Loves Me” from Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

The final music video will be a patchwork of the winning fan-directed clips, stitched together into a single visual piece.

The idea came after Cenat publicly critiqued Drake’s “NOKIA” video, prompting the rapper to hand him the reins for this new concept.

Drake promoted the challenge on Instagram with the caption, “CALLING ALL VI$$$IONARIES.”

“This is about using your creativity, racking your brain, to make something work that’s genius,” he explained. “Find those ideas that are right there in front of you that everybody’s going to watch and wish they came up with.”

Earlier this week, Drake shared one of the more comedic entries from the challenge, which quickly went viral.

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Drake and Kai Cenat will stream live on Wednesday (June 12) at 8 p.m. EST.

Eminem Asked Mariah Carey To Be His Mom In Iconic Film

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Eminem once pitched Mariah Carey for the role of his troubled mother in 8 Mile, according to longtime music executive Damion “Damizza” Young.

Damizza revealed the unexpected casting idea during a podcast appearance last week.

Speaking on the TFU Podcast, Damizza claimed the Detroit rapper reached out to him directly with a vision for Carey to portray Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith’s mother in the 2002 semi-autobiographical Hip-Hop drama.

At the time, Mariah Carey was only four years older than Eminem, but he reportedly believed she was the right fit for the emotionally complex role.

“So I go to Mariah, and I’m like, ‘Look, Eminem wants to meet you,’ and she’s like, ‘No,'” Damizza recalled, describing his first attempt to connect the two artists.

According to Damizza, the conversation happened while he was advising Carey against accepting a part in the critically panned film Glitter.

Once he clarified that Eminem was proposing a film role—not a duet—Carey reconsidered.

The producer said he initially tried to talk Eminem out of the idea.

“I pleaded with him not to offer Mariah the movie role,” Damizza said, but he eventually agreed to arrange a call between the two.

During that phone conversation, Damizza claimed Eminem told Carey directly, “I want you to play my mother.”

“She did not like that s**t at all,” Damizza said. “*Her insecurities kicked in big time.*”

The part of B-Rabbit’s alcoholic mother ultimately went to Kim Basinger, whose performance was praised for its raw portrayal of a broken parent in a struggling Detroit household.

Released in 2002, 8 Mile became a box office success, earning Eminem an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself.”

The film remains a defining moment in his career and a staple in Hip-Hop cinema.

Is Donald Trump R. Kelly’s Only Path To Freedom?

By: illseedCategory: Rumors

R. Kelly’s Lawyers Beg Trump for Help

This is like a bad Lifetime series. R. Kelly is looking toward Donald Trump—yes, that Donald Trump—to come to his rescue. YUP! You saw the news story on Tuesday (June 10), but I’m about to double down on this.

EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Demands Release—Says Aryan Brotherhood Wants Him Dead

Kelly and his legal team claim there’s a wild conspiracy involving corrupt federal prosecutors, jealous exes and shady prison guards. Put a member of the Aryan Brotherhood on top and you have the perfect show. This skinhead (in my imagination, he’s bald) was presented with a proposal to off the singer. And he would be allowed to escape jail. What B.I.G. say? You know that’s not right.

Kelly’s lead attorney, Beau Brindley, is tossing the Hail Mary to frumpy Trumpy. Everybody has seen that he likes helping criminally active Black men, including Lil Wayne, Larry Hoover, A$AP Rocky, Harry-O and Kodak Black. What do you think? Does Kelly have a chance with Trump? I don’t see that he ever helps anybody who has weird charges…like being a political prisoner. But, Kelly has crimes of a sexual nature and that could present a problem.

Do you think it is time for R. Kelly to be released?

Kelly was convicted in New York and Chicago on charges ranging from racketeering to child pornography. He isn’t eligible for release until 2045. That is a strong 20 more years. Something tells me Trump will pass on this. Per his time, this matter is so dire that he shouldn’t be in there another minute. I am thinking they are just raking in the money as he has no shot at getting out.

My recommendation is to get down with the brothers in whatever set you can and hunker down for the long haul.

Gangster Reveals Why Sidhu Moose Wala Was Murdered

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

A well-known gangster has admitted to orchestrating the 2022 killing of Sidhu Moose Wala in Punjab during a rare interview with the BBC, revealing revenge and gang rivalries as the motive behind the high-profile murder that stunned India’s Hip-Hop scene.

Speaking through voice notes to BBC Eye, Goldy Brar said he ordered the hit on Moose Wala because the rapper was “involved in the murder of our brother Vicky Middukhera.”

Brar believed to be hiding in Canada, claimed Moose Wala’s circle played a role in the 2021 slaying of Vicky Middukhera, a close associate of fellow gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

The rapper, whose real name was Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was ambushed and gunned down in his SUV near his village in Punjab on a Sunday in May 2022.

Six shooters opened fire, riddling the vehicle with bullets. The attack was swift, brutal and left the 28-year-old artist dead at the scene.

Brar’s confession has reignited scrutiny over the dangerous overlap between Punjab’s booming music industry and its criminal underworld.

According to BBC News, Brar and Bishnoi believed Moose Wala was protecting Shaganpreet Singh, the rapper’s manager and friend, who was named in a police complaint in connection with Middukhera’s killing.

Singh fled to Australia and has not returned.

“We wanted him to face punishment for what he’d done. He should have been booked. He should have been jailed. But nobody listened to our plea. So we took it upon ourselves. When decency falls on deaf ears, it’s the gunshot that gets heard,” Brar said.

Journalist Jupinderjit Singh, who has covered Punjab’s gang conflicts for years, told the BBC that Moose Wala’s fame made him a target and that his huge following made him a threat to these gangsters.

“In his arrogance, he [Moose Wala] made some mistakes that could not be forgiven,” Brar told the BBC News. “We had no option but to kill him.”

The BBC report noted that Brar continues to operate from abroad despite being on Interpol’s wanted list, using encrypted apps and voice messages to communicate with his network.

Diddy, Italian Men In Shorts, Rhino Pills: Jane Admits Her Role

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Diddy faced a pivotal moment Wednesday (June 11) in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial as his defense attorney, Teny Geragos, pressed one of his accusers, known only as “Jane,” into acknowledging that she willingly engaged in multiple sexually charged encounters.

“Jane” admitted she helped orchestrate group sex sessions for Diddy known as “hotel nights and “freak-offs.”

During the tense cross-examination in federal court, Geragos walked Jane through a series of text messages and past interactions that painted a more complicated picture of her relationship with the Hip-Hop mogul.

At one point, Jane admitted she arranged outfits and even purchased enhancement pills, known as Rhino pills, to help male participants maintain erections during the encounters.

Jane testified that she disliked the shorts worn by the male entertainers, so she brought alternatives.

She also said she began supplying pills because “it was not so fun to wait for them to be e####.”

Geragos highlighted that Jane had a choice in selecting the men involved and that she often followed through with Combs’ requests.

She confirmed that she once gave a thumbs-up to an online profile of an Italian male entertainer Combs wanted to hire, though she claimed the gesture was sarcastic.

The defense also pointed to messages where Jane appeared to initiate or agree to the encounters.

In one exchange, she asked Combs to send her a personal video. In another, she acknowledged that he gave her a choice between two men and she selected one.

Jane admitted that Combs paid for her birthday dinner and gave her a necklace as a gift.

The defense also revisited a “sobriety party” Jane previously described, where she claimed she tried to avoid using drugs. When asked if she agreed to the night, she responded, “Unfortunately, yes.”

Jane’s emotional state became visible when Geragos read a message she sent to Combs saying, “You make my child so happy, I love you.” She sobbed on the stand but confirmed she remembered sending the message.

Jane said she initially resisted traveling to New York for one of the encounters but changed her mind after Combs convinced her there wouldn’t be a “hotel night.”

While she was mid-flight, he sent her a link to an entertainer’s profile.

The trial is set to continue this week in federal court, with testimony expected to run through the end of June.

Snoop Dogg Praises Jonathan Daviss For Capturing His Soul In Upcoming Biopic

By: London JennnCategory: News

Snoop Dogg tapped rising actor Jonathan Daviss to portray him in his upcoming biopic, praising the Outer Banks star as the ideal choice during a red carpet moment at the BET Awards.

“Jonathan is the whole thing, man,” Snoop told Entertainment Tonight. “He’s a dynamic actor, he’s a great spirit, and he’s a learner. He’s able to take things and make it better.”

The untitled film, currently in development at Universal Pictures, will be directed by Craig Brewer, known for Hustle & Flow and Coming 2 America, per Deadline. The project marks the first feature under Death Row Pictures’ new deal with NBCUniversal.

Snoop is producing the film alongside Brian Grazer and Sara Ramaker, president of Death Row Pictures.

The biopic will trace Snoop’s life from his Long Beach beginnings through his rise in the West Coast Hip-Hop scene, his breakout with Death Row Records and Dr. Dre, and his transformation into a global figure across music, television and business.

Daviss, who gained recognition for his role as Pope Heyward on Netflix’s Outer Banks, said he’s focused on capturing the man behind the music.

“Playing a character like Dogg man, he’s an icon, you know,” Daviss said. “But I really want to get down to who he was as a person, like a loving person, and why people gravitate towards him.”

Snoop Dogg & Jonathan Daviss On Upcoming Biopic

Snoop said what sealed the deal for him was Daviss’ energy and how naturally he connected with those closest to him.

“To have him around me and see how he engulfs the spirit of and how my family gravitates to him,” Snoop said. “It’s just a beautiful thing to be able to find somebody that can actually do justice to you while you still here and able to see it.”

When asked how he’s handling the pressure of portraying a living legend, Daviss credited the man himself.

“It’s a process, and I’ve just been learning and growing. I got a great teacher,” he said.

The film’s release date has not been announced yet.

Ananda Lewis Dies After Years Of Fighting Stage IV Breast Cancer

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Ananda Lewis died Tuesday (June 11) following a years-long fight with metastatic breast cancer, her family confirmed. She was 52.

Her sister Lakshmi confirmed the news in a Facebook post, writing, “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” alongside a black-and-white photo of Lewis and several broken heart emojis. “Lord, rest her soul.”

She had discovered a lump during a self-exam and later admitted she had avoided mammograms for years due to concerns about radiation exposure. Lewis first revealed her diagnosis in 2020, a year after she was initially told she had stage III cancer.

By late 2023, the former MTV VJ and daytime talk show host had been living with stage IV breast cancer, which had spread to her spine and hips

Doctors advised her to undergo a double mastectomy, but she declined the surgery.

“My plan at first was to get out excessive toxins in my body,” she told CNN. “I felt like my body is intelligent. I know that to be true. Our bodies are brilliantly made. Looking back on that, I go: ‘You know what? Maybe I should have had the mastectomy.’ But I didn’t have good options. They wanted to take both. They wanted to do all these big things that I was not ready for.”

Instead, she turned to a mix of holistic therapies, chemotherapy, radiation, and lifestyle changes, including diet and detoxing. Lewis chose to monitor the tumor’s growth with monthly ultrasounds rather than remove it.

But during the COVID-19 pandemic, she noticed the tumor had grown. By October 2023, scans confirmed the cancer had metastasized.

Lewis rose to prominence in the late 1990s as a host on BET’s Teen Summit and later became a fixture on MTV’s Total Request Live.

Her charisma and sharp interviewing style made her a standout during the golden era of music television. She later hosted her own daytime talk show, The Ananda Lewis Show, which aired for one season in 2001.

In recent years, Lewis had stepped away from the spotlight to focus on motherhood and carpentry, often sharing glimpses of her life and wellness journey on social media.

Lewis is survived by her teenage son, Langston, whom she shared with Harry Smith, brother of Will Smith.

Kim Kardashian Takes On Donald Trump Over Anti-Immigration Tactics

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Kim Kardashian denounced the recent wave of ICE arrests in Los Angeles and criticized President Trump’s immigration crackdown as “inhumane” in a social media statement Tuesday (June 10).

At least 44 people were taken into custody last week during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation aimed at what officials described as the removal of “criminal aliens from Los Angeles communities.”

The arrests triggered protests across the city, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to enforce an emergency curfew in parts of downtown. LAPD confirmed “dozens of arrests” were made after demonstrators defied the order.

Kardashian, 44, took to her Instagram Stories to voice her frustration with the federal operation and the broader immigration policy it represents.

“When we’re told that ICE exists to keep our country safe and remove violent criminals – great,” she wrote. “But when we witness innocent, hardworking people being ripped from their families in inhumane ways, we have to speak up. We have to do what’s right.”

The reality star and entrepreneur, who grew up in Los Angeles, emphasized the role immigrants play in shaping the city’s identity.

“Growing up in LA, I’ve seen how deeply immigrants are woven into the fabric of this city. They are our neighbors, friends, classmates, coworkers, and family. No matter where you fall politically, it’s clear that our communities thrive because of the contributions of immigrants,” she said.

“We can’t turn a blind eye when fear and injustice keep people from living their lives freely and safely.” Kim Kardashian ended her message with a direct plea: “There HAS to be a BETTER way.”

In a show of solidarity, she also reshared a clip from Doechii’s speech at the 2025 BET Awards, where the Hip-Hop artist called on President Trump to end the “ruthless attacks” on immigrant communities.

President Trump has deployed the National Guard and 700 Marines to secure federal buildings and personnel in the area.

50 Cent Documentary Gets Shocking Confession From Serial Killer’s Daughter

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

A new documentary series produced by 50 Cent has managed to get a startling confession out of the daughter of the Gilgo Beach serial killer.

Victoria Heuermann confronted the darkest corner of her family history and publicly acknowledged that her father “most likely” carried out the Gilgo Beach murders.

The three-part series, The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, premiered Tuesday (June 10) and features Victoria Heuermann grappling with the mounting evidence against her father, Rex Heuermann.

Heuermann was arrested in 2023 and charged in connection with a string of murders that haunted Long Island for over a decade.

The case involved the remains of multiple women found along Ocean Parkway, sparking one of the most extensive murder investigations in New York history.

The documentary reveals chilling details, including search checklists, digital files, and DNA evidence that investigators say tie Heuermann to the crimes.

“A week before the series release, Victoria Heuermann told the producers that based on publicly available facts that have been presented and explained to her, she now believes her father is most likely the Gilgo Beach killer,” a statement at the end of the documentary.

50 Cent’s docuseries dives into the emotional wreckage left behind by the arrest of the alleged serial killer. It includes interviews with family members, including Rex’s ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, who also shared her disbelief and devastation.

The Gilgo Beach case, which dates back to 1996 and spans until 2011, remained unsolved for years until authorities arrested Rex in July 2023. He has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday (June 17).

The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets release comes just one week before Heuermann’s next court appearance, scheduled for June 17.

Silentó Hit With 30-Year Sentence For Killing His Cousin

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Silentó, the Atlanta rapper who shot to fame with the viral 2015 dance anthem “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday (June 11) in DeKalb County after pleading guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of his cousin.

The 26-year-old performer, born Ricky Lamar Hawk, admitted to fatally shooting 34-year-old Frederick Rooks in January 2021 outside a home in Decatur, Georgia.

Prosecutors said Silentó fired multiple rounds at Rooks, who was found dead at the scene with several gunshot wounds.

Silentó entered his plea as part of a deal that included additional guilty pleas to aggravated assault and gun possession during the commission of a felony.

The court accepted the plea on the condition that Silentó receives mental health treatment while incarcerated.

His legal team said Silentó had long battled mental illness, including a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, citing a documented history of psychiatric hospitalizations and erratic behavior leading up to the killing.

Silentó had been arrested several times in the months before the shooting, including for domestic violence and weapons charges.

In one 2020 incident, he was accused of walking into a stranger’s home with a hatchet while searching for his girlfriend.

Investigators said Silentó believed Rooks was conspiring against him, a delusion reportedly tied to his mental health struggles. No evidence ever supported that claim.

His breakout hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” made him a household name at just 17, racking up millions of views on YouTube and earning him a spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

But his rapid rise was followed by a series of legal and personal troubles that derailed his music career.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Declares War On Donald Trump In Court

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit Tuesday (June 10) against President Donald Trump over his decision to send U.S. Marines and National Guard troops into Los Angeles to manage escalating protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The legal challenge from California Governor Gavin Newsom aims to block federal troops from enforcing immigration laws, accusing the White House of overstepping its authority.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the president’s use of active-duty military in domestic law enforcement violates the Posse Comitatus Act. Newsom said the move was “an illegal and dangerous escalation” of federal power.

“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority. This is a manufactured crisis to allow him to take over a state militia, damaging the very foundation of our republic. Every governor, red or blue, should reject this outrageous overreach. This is beyond incompetence — this is him intentionally causing chaos, terrorizing communities, and endangering the principles of our great democracy. It is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism. We will not let this stand,” Newsom said in a statement.

The legal action comes after President Trump ordered military personnel to Los Angeles in response to what he described as “violent and destructive” protests targeting ICE facilities.

Demonstrations have surged across the country in recent weeks, fueled by outrage over immigration raids and detention practices.

President Trump defended the deployment.

“If our troops didn’t go into Los Angeles, it would be burning to the ground right now, just like so much of their housing burned to the ground. The great people of Los Angeles are very lucky that I made the decision to go in and help,” President Trump said.

The president also claimed that local officials had “lost control” and accused the state of “harboring lawlessness.”

The troops arrived in Los Angeles late Monday night with armored vehicles stationed near key government buildings. Protesters clashed with law enforcement near downtown, but no significant injuries were reported.

Newsom’s lawsuit argues that Trump’s order violates both the Constitution and federal law by using military force for domestic policing without state consent.

Legal experts believe the case could set a precedent for the extent to which a president can deploy troops within the United States’ borders.

The Department of Defense confirmed that approximately 1,200 Marines and 800 National Guard troops have been mobilized in response to the president’s directive.

The Pentagon stated the mission is “limited in scope and duration.”

Demonstrators have also gathered in cities such as Chicago, New York and Atlanta.

Tensions could hit a boiling point over the weekend when President Trump celebrates his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the army with a massive military parade in Washington, DC.

Ice Spice Celebrates First Animated Role In Upcoming SpongeBob Movie

By: London JennnCategory: News

Ice Spice has officially joined the voice cast of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, marking her animated film debut and a fresh track just in time for summer.

The Bronx-born rapper is lending her voice to a new character in the upcoming Paramount feature set to hit theaters December 19, according to Deadline.

She’ll also contribute an original song to the film’s soundtrack, blending her signature sound with the underwater world of SpongeBob SquarePants.

The movie brings back the beloved sponge and his crew for a ghostly adventure centered around the Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill. The plot follows SpongeBob and friends as they navigate a mysterious fairground while confronting the ghostly pirate.

The cast also includes Regina Hall, George Lopez, Sherry Cola, and Arturo Castro, along with the original voice actors from the series.

The film marks a full-circle moment for Ice Spice, who released the track “Bikini Bottom” in 2022—a nod to SpongeBob’s hometown that quickly became one of her breakout hits.

After the casting news broke, Ice Spice reacted with a simple “yay!!!” on her Instagram Stories, showing her excitement about the project.

The animated role adds to a growing list of firsts for the rapper, who appears in Spike Lee’s upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest.

On the music side, Ice Spice dropped her first major release of the year with the “Gnarly (Ice Spice Remix)” alongside KATSEYE on Friday (June 6).

Ice Spice will perform with the group at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday (June 21).

EXCLUSIVE: Judge Orders Damon Dash To Turnover Assets

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

Damon Dash must hand over full ownership of several companies and film copyrights after a federal judge ruled Tuesday (June 9) that the Hip-Hop mogul failed to pay a court-ordered $823,284.71 judgment in a lawsuit brought by filmmaker Josh Webber and Muddy Water Pictures.

The ruling, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger, compels Dash and his company, Poppington LLC, to turn over control of Dash Films Inc., Bluroc LLC, and Blakroc LLC, along with interests in Lebanon Improvements LLC, Ocean East Improvements LLC, and 1996 Songs LLC.

Poppington must also forfeit copyrights to several films, including Honor Up, Too Honorable, We Went to…China, and Welcome to Blackroc.

The assets will be auctioned by the U.S. Marshal within 180 days unless Dash files objections before June 16, 2025. Proceeds will be used to satisfy the unpaid judgment, with any remaining funds returned to Dash.

This legal blow follows Dash’s earlier forfeiture of his one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records, which was auctioned off but failed to benefit the plaintiffs due to other outstanding government claims.

The lawsuit stems from Dash’s alleged copyright infringement and defamation against Webber and Muddy Water Pictures. Dash lost the case and was ordered to pay $705,400 in damages plus $117,884.71 in legal fees and interest.

The plaintiffs requested the court seize additional assets after Dash failed to comply with the original judgment.

The judge’s latest order gives Dash and his legal team 14 days to provide ownership certificates, followed by an additional 10 days to deliver signed assignments to the U.S. Marshal.

Dash’s financial troubles have been well-documented over the years.

He has faced lawsuits over unpaid child support, tax liens and previous business ventures. In 2019, he told a judge he was broke and unable to pay court-ordered obligations despite his high-profile past as co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records.

The legal battle with Webber dates back to a dispute over the film “Dear Frank,” from which Dash was removed.

Webber later accused Dash of attempting to release the film without permission and making defamatory statements about him online, which resulted in another $4 million lawsuit that ended in a default judgment against Damon Dash.

Claressa Shields Reacts To Rumors Remy Ma Influenced Angel Reese BET Awards Win

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Claressa Shields vented online after losing the 2025 BET Sportswoman of the Year award to Angel Reese, calling out critics, defending her résumé and shutting down a wild rumor involving Remy Ma.

The boxing champ took to Twitter shortly after the results aired.

“Still don’t know how I didn’t win the Sportswoman of the Year for the @betawards,” she wrote. “But Congrats to Angel Reese and all the other Nominees. I just thought accolades mattered.”

Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-division world champion clarified that her frustration wasn’t aimed at Reese but at the award process itself.

“Ain’t nobody saying Angel Reese don’t have accolades or she not good…. I’m saying I thought the person with ‘THE MOST’ accolades & accomplishments would win the Award. I’m team Angel Reese!”

When a Twitter user chimed in to defend Reese’s accomplishments, Shields responded, “Yes she does but who has more accolades…. More success in their field. Please use google before responding.”

Things escalated when someone joked that Remy Ma—estranged wife of Papoose, Shields’ boyfriend—used her influence to sway the outcome.

“Get yo goofy ass off my s###,” Shields fired back. “You sound dumb. It’s a popularity contest dumb ass. I won an ESPY! People actually vote slow ass. This is ain’t that.”

Despite the online back-and-forth, Claressa Shields made it clear she wasn’t bitter toward Angel Reese.

“I’m not joining in on any hate train when it comes to Angle Reese, I have mad respect for her and all the other female athletes that excel in their sport. As for my earlier comments I am allowed to express my feelings, I was shocked I didn’t win, I was under the impression the category was graded on accolades of your sport. It’s ok to be a competitor.”

Reese didn’t directly respond to the drama but reposted a cryptic tweet that read, “Always remain humble. One minute in life you can be up, one minute you can be down life comes in seasons. Don’t let that go over your head.”

Elon Musk Punks Out: Apologizes To Donald Trump Following Explosive “Epstein Files” Tweet

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Elon Musk walked back his online attacks on Donald Trump Tuesday (June 10) by issuing a rare public apology after a week of escalating insults and political threats.

“I regret some of my posts about President @realdonaldtrump last week. They went too far,” Musk posted on Twitter (X), the platform he owns.

The apology followed a string of now-deleted posts in which Musk accused Trump of being linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s files, called for his impeachment and even floated JD Vance as a replacement for president.

The online feud, which began over disagreements on a congressional spending bill, quickly spiraled into personal attacks and threats to government contracts involving Musk’s companies.

Trump responded bluntly, telling reporters he had “no desire” to speak with Musk and accused the billionaire of being “disrespectful to the office of the President.”

The tension between the two high-profile figures had been building for weeks, but it reached a boiling point in early June, when Musk began targeting Trump’s fiscal policies and leadership.

The posts, which included references to alleged secret files and unverified claims, were seen by many in Washington as a direct challenge to the administration.

Vance, who was dragged into the controversy by Musk’s suggestion that he should replace Trump, called the remarks a “huge mistake.”

“I hope he comes back into the fold,” Vance said. “But I also understand that some damage may be hard to repair.”

His decision to walk back the comments suggests pressure from both business and political circles may have influenced his tone.

Key Glock’s Crew Lives Up To Rappers Name After Governor’s Ball Bust

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Key Glock found his Governors Ball weekend derailed Sunday (June 8) when two members of his entourage were arrested in Queens after security discovered loaded firearms and a switchblade as they attempted to enter the VIP area of the music festival.

Joshua Crutcher, 31, and Dion Michaels, 22, were taken into custody at Flushing Meadows Corona Park after security flagged the group during a routine check.

According to The New York Post, Crutcher had a loaded Glock 23 tucked in his waistband, while Michaels admitted to having a loaded Glock 43x in his car’s center console.

Officers also recovered a switchblade and extra ammunition. Both men now face multiple felony charges for illegal weapon possession.

While Glock himself was not arrested or implicated, the presence of armed associates raises questions about security concerns surrounding the Memphis rapper.

Key Glock has remained closely tied to the legacy of his cousin and mentor, Young Dolph, who was murdered in a high-profile shooting in Memphis in 2021.

Dolph was gunned down outside Makeda’s Butter Cookies on November 17, 2021.

Prosecutors later revealed the killing was a $100,000 contract hit, allegedly orchestrated by Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, the brother of rapper Yo Gotti. Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were charged as the shooters.

Johnson was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life plus 50 years.

Smith testified that he and Johnson were promised $50,000 each. Hernandez Govan, accused of connecting the plot, is still awaiting trial. Big Jook was killed in January 2024.

Key Glock, who signed to Dolph’s Paper Route Empire in 2017, has publicly mourned his cousin and vowed to carry on his legacy.

“I lost my left-hand man, my brother, my mentor,” he wrote after the murder.

The two collaborated on two albums — Dum and Dummer and Dum and Dummer 2 — and frequently gave back to their Memphis community.

Given the violent backdrop and Glock’s proximity to the tragedy, some observers believe the entourage may have felt the need to carry weapons for protection.

However, New York’s strict gun laws leave little room for leniency.

Crutcher’s next court date is Tuesday (June 18), while Michaels is set to appear on Wednesday (August 13).

Keith Sweat Defends “Entitled” Single Women Comments Despite Social Media Pushback

By: London JennnCategory: News

Keith Sweat brushed off a wave of online backlash with a two-step to a Kendrick Lamar track after his comments about “entitled” single women stirred up social media.

The 63-year-old R&B veteran posted a video on Instagram dancing to Lamar’s “peekaboo.”

“We ain’t worried about nothin the haters gotta say,” he captioned the clip. “Enjoy Life.”

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But he didn’t stop there. Sweat took to the comment section to defend himself.

“Yall tripping I cook and clean and I don’t have too,” he wrote. “What’s the problem I said a lot of women don’t even do what I do.”

Sweat added, “If you don’t fall into that category why yall trippin still love yall anyway back to doing my dance.”

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The controversy began after a recent live performance, during which Sweat criticized some modern women for not contributing to domestic responsibilities in relationships.

“You got to bring something to the table to get something for me,” he told the crowd in a now-viral clip. “I can’t help it. They don’t want to cook no more,”

He also emphasized his independence, adding, “I wash my own clothes, iron my own clothes. Gotta do something for me.”

Keith Sweat Called Out By Critics

His remarks quickly circulated online, with many labeling them outdated and out of touch.

One user tweeted, “Keith Sweat is a 63 year old successful man, with fame, five children, hit records, and a decent fanbase. If he’s still having trouble finding a woman to cook and iron for him, it’s imperative… actually, it’s CRITICAL for him to know that he is the problem.”

Another wrote, “Since when he started spouting misogynistic red pill Twitter and podcast talking points.”

Still, Sweat stood firm, later clarifying in a follow-up comment, “I didn’t say all I said a lot of women not all yall need listen lol.”

The original comments and his response video were both posted on Instagram earlier this week.

Stefon Diggs Breaks Silence On Controversial Pink Powder Video

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Stefon Diggs addressed the rumors surrounding a recent yacht trip with Cardi B and a viral video featuring a pink substance.

At the Patriots’ minicamp on Tuesday (June 11), Diggs told reporters that he won’t discuss his private life with strangers and that any conversations about the incident will remain behind closed doors.

The wide receiver, who joined New England this offseason, was asked repeatedly about a viral clip showing him handing a pink bag to bikini-clad women on a boat.

When pressed about what was inside, Diggs replied, “I want to be as candid with you as possible, but I kind of like have a thing where I don’t talk about my personal life with people I don’t know personally.”

Diggs confirmed that he had spoken with Mike Vrabel and other team officials about the video but kept the specifics vague.

“I had a conversation with [Mike] Vrabel, obviously,” he added. “I’mma echo everything he said, hoping everybody is making good decisions. And I had a conversation with people in the building as well. So everything else is everything else. The particulars are all internal.”

Reporters continued to ask about the nature of the substance, which some online have speculated might be “pink cocaine,” though there’s been no confirmation.

Nonetheless, Diggs didn’t budge.

“Obviously, it’s a conversation that’s happening internal, which I can’t have too much of a conversation about it,” he said. “But I’ve been in this league 10 years; you can format the question many different ways; I’mma obviously to answer it the same way.”

Patriots Head Coach Reacts To Stefon Diggs Controversy

Vrabel addressed the issue last month.

‘Well, it’s something that we’re aware of, and obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field,” he said. “We’re trying to make great decisions, and any conversations that I’ve had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club.”

As of Tuesday (June 11), the NFL has not released a statement, and there is no official word on whether the substance was illegal.